Manila: A huge part of the country will experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the easterlies, the weather bureau said on Thursday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said affected areas are the Visayas, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol Region, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Davao Oriental.

According to Philippines News Agency, Metro Manila and the rest of the country will also experience isolated rain showers caused by localized thunderstorms. PAGASA added that severe thunderstorms could result in flash floods or landslides. Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas will prevail throughout the archipelago.

Meanwhile, PAGASA is monitoring a low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The LPA, located over 2,400 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas as of 2 a.m., has a medium chance of developing into a tropical cyclone in the next 24 hours. The potential cyclone is forecast to enhance the southwest monsoon, PAGASA said.